74 Baja Race Bronco - Baja or Bust

[Digger]

Huge bummer, but glad everyone is okay.

[dbasile]

Glad everyone is ok. Broken parts an trucks can be fixed. Keep up the good work and get the rig back in the race.

[Jesus_man]

Latest tracker looks like the racer is headed to loreto and the chase is a little ways behind. Hope they got some rest!

My original estimate of 1hr for chase truck to arrive was way off based on the tracker. They apparently had to go way around to get to the race.

[ZOSO]

They just made it to loreto under their own power! 12hours after. Chase truck didn't get to them till midnight.

[Jesus_man]

And now the chase hasn't moved in a while...

[ZOSO]

They drove it back.

[kbank6]

Ouch. Glad everyone is okay.


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[Eck]

I hope they replaced that radius arm- couldn’t have been a smooth ride with that thing bent up like that!


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[Strike2]

I'm super bummed they had a misshape, glad they are all ok and hope they can salvage what's left of the race to the Colorado team!!

[Jesus_man]

Glad it drove back ok! Wow! Interesting that passenger side radius arm bent, but it's drivers side centering pin that sheared. But with damage to the drivers side fender, it must have done more than just flop!

So any updates? I see both racer and chase are in Loreto, so what does that mean for the stage to La Paz?

I can't wait for all the stories!

[jgrow]

Whoa, looks like one heck of an impact. Get the duct tape and zip ties out and good luck getting her back on the road!


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[Strike2]

Here's a cool photo of #35

[Jesus_man]

Awesome! Do you have a link to more photos of the event where you got that pic?

[ZOSO]

They did stage and are currently running stage 4. Not sure if they replaced the radius arm. Those guys have to be tired but they are not quitters.

I guess they hit a big rock which caused the endo.

[phyler]

They did stage and are currently running stage 4. Not sure if they replaced the radius arm. Those guys have to be tired but they are not quitters.

I guess they hit a big rock which caused the endo.

Thanks for keeping us up to date. Super glad they are safe and moving on.

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[Strike2]

Awesome! Do you have a link to more photos of the event where you got that pic?

Being from AZ and enjoy desert racing I check this forum out
https://www.race-dezert.com/home/

[Jesus_man]

Some great pics on that site! I've been on there before.

Tracking update: Both appear to be stopped in a small town just south of Checkpoint 3.

Oops, just checked again and appears the racer is headed down the course!

[Kinder]

A lot of racers are reporting sand and silt as they cross the line at the end of the stage, and the gps shows the bronco stopped a bunch. Keep digging boys!

[Rox Crusher]

They did stage and are currently running stage 4. Not sure if they replaced the radius arm. Those guys have to be tired but they are not quitters.

I guess they hit a big rock which caused the endo.

To me, it looks like they hit the rock dead on with right side and the rear bucked up and then they landed on left front corner and then end over

Total speculation on my part

[casadejohnson]

They did stage and are currently running stage 4. Not sure if they replaced the radius arm. Those guys have to be tired but they are not quitters.

I guess they hit a big rock which caused the endo.

To me, it looks like they hit the rock dead on with right side and the rear bucked up and then they landed on left front corner and then end over

Total speculation on my part

They went off a ledge moving quick. Nose first then over. Cage works. Busted a centering pin and mangled steering linkage. Getting there required a 100 mile trip. Lots of it Offroad at 10mph. It was around 5 AM when we got going to Loreto.


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[Eck]

1. Ringing endorsement for CrawlerCreations cage fabrication
2. At least you got to see a lot of Baja
3. It’s awesome you guys were able to get it back on the road and everyone was safe
4. Is Chris looking for a pair of clean shorts with that flashlight?


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[ZOSO]

They made slow progress yesterday and ended up losing the radiator just outside LaPaz. They are hopeful to find something that will work so they can make the 11:18 start today. These guys never give up.

[Jesus_man]

I really hope they can cobble it together to finish! Juevos?

[Jesus_man]

I've seen no movement from either rig today. :-(

[TheMotherofThree]

The Bronco is on the trailer and they are rolling into Cabo now.


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[Kinder]

Sad, but happy they were able to make it and race, especially since it was their first time competing.

[Jesus_man]

Indeed. Not the way anyone wanted to see the finish, but at least y'all made a great showing!

[ZOSO]

One last pic. Cant wait to see their pics and hear the stories.

[casadejohnson]

One last pic. Cant wait to see their pics and hear the stories.

What happens in Baja stays in Baja


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[Eck]

One last pic. Cant wait to see their pics and hear the stories.

What happens in Baja stays in Baja


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Unless you drink the water- then that comes home with you!